Accessibility guidelines, established by the W3C in 1999, are crucial for developing software that meets the needs of diverse users. As the Internet serves as a global gateway, it is essential to ensure inclusivity in fundamental user tasks. Today, having a solid understanding of WCAG guidelines is beneficial for anyone involved in software development.
The MITC Accessibility Audit is a practical certification that validates real-world digital accessibility skills. The exam is based on internationally recognized accessibility standards (WCAG) and is intended for testers, developers, UX/UI designers, digital accessibility specialists, and anyone involved in creating or evaluating digital interfaces.
| Exam variant | Scope | Price |
|---|---|---|
| WCAG 2.1 Level A | Baseline accessibility requirements that covers the most fundamental, blocking barriers (e.g. keyboard, alt text, labels). | 25,00 € |
| WCAG 2.1 Level AA | Extended requirements including more complex user needs for a wider range of users, including people with functional limitations (e.g. contrast, focus visibility, responsive behaviour). | 25,00 € |
| WCAG 2.1 Level A + AA | Combined scope of level A and AA. | Coming soon |
Understanding accessibility principles includes four main categories:
The candidate manually reviews the web application, identifies accessibility issues, and determines whether success criteria or legal requirements are met.
The candidate documents discovered issues and indicates the specific violated requirement (success criterion or legal clause).
There are no formal prerequisites.
It is recommended to familiarize yourself with the official WCAG 2.1 documentation and basic accessibility testing methods and tools before attempting the exam. See: https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG21.
The certification is aimed at anyone involved in the modern software development cycle, particularly for:
The certification incorporates currently recognized standards for the digital accessibility field and it is valid indefinitely. However, we recommend renewal every 5 years to ensure alignment with current requirements, evolving guidelines and testing practices.